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The Croft Farm, Thornhaugh near Wansford

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4.9
out of 5
Lincolnshire » Thornhaugh Near Wansford
Sleeps up to 18
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 9

The Croft Farm is a stunning collection of three converted farm buildings in Wansford, Cambridgeshire. This exceptional group accommodation sleeps 18 across 9 bedrooms, making it perfect for large family gatherings or celebrations. The property consists of the main farmhouse, The Granary and The Barn - all beautifully renovated while keeping their original character. Each building offers its own kitchen and living space, giving everyone room to breathe.

Set in gorgeous countryside just minutes from historic Stamford, The Croft Farm gives you the best of rural peace with easy access to attractions. The spacious garden is fully enclosed - brilliant for dogs and kids to run around safely.

 

About The Croft Farm

The Croft Farm is a stunning collection of three converted farm buildings in Wansford, Cambridgeshire. This exceptional group accommodation sleeps 18 across 9 bedrooms, making it perfect for large family gatherings or celebrations. The property consists of the main farmhouse, The Granary and The Barn - all beautifully renovated while keeping their original character. Each building offers its own kitchen and living space, giving everyone room to breathe.

Set in gorgeous countryside just minutes from historic Stamford, The Croft Farm gives you the best of rural peace with easy access to attractions. The spacious garden is fully enclosed - brilliant for dogs and kids to run around safely. After a day exploring, sink into the hot tub with a glass of something cold. Just don't skinny dip after 11pm - the neighbours might need therapy.

The accommodation is spread across three buildings. The main farmhouse features five bedrooms over three floors, including four king-size rooms (most convertible to twins) and one twin room. The Granary offers two double/twin zip-link bedrooms, one with en-suite. The Barn is all on ground level with two double bedrooms (one en-suite). Together they provide seven bathrooms, multiple living spaces and fully-equipped kitchens.

Nearby attractions include Burghley House (7 miles, 15 minutes), a magnificent Elizabethan mansion with gardens. Sacrewell Farm (3 miles, 8 minutes) offers family fun with animals and a watermill. Peterborough Cathedral (9 miles, 20 minutes) showcases stunning medieval architecture. Nene Valley Railway (5 miles, 12 minutes) runs steam trains through beautiful countryside.

The Croft Farm works brilliantly for multi-generational holidays. With space to gather together in The Granary for meals and games, yet separate buildings when you need a break from Uncle Bob's jokes. The well-stocked kitchens even have proper knives that actually cut things!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Croft Farm

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub was a massive hit with guests. Perfect for unwinding after exploring the area, especially with a drink in hand.

Spacious Layout

Guests loved having three separate buildings while still being able to gather together. Ideal for large groups needing both togetherness and privacy.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen got rave reviews for having everything needed - quality knives, plenty of dishes and all the tools for cooking group meals.

Beautiful Setting

The countryside location with secure garden was perfect. Guests particularly mentioned the stunning sunrise views over the fields.

Perfect for Celebrations

Many guests booked for birthday celebrations and family reunions, with the layout proving ideal for special occasions.

Dog-Friendly Grounds

The secure garden was highlighted as excellent for dogs, allowing pets to enjoy the holiday safely alongside their owners.

Getting To The Croft Farm

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Croft Farm by car, take the A1 to Wansford and follow local signs. The property is easily accessible from major routes and you'll have off-road parking for up to ten cars upon arrival, including a carport for three vehicles.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest major station is Peterborough, about 9 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to the property, which takes approximately 20 minutes through the picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside.

Off-road parking for ten cars
Peterborough station (9.2 miles)
Easily accessible from the A1

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Burghley House
Distance: 7 miles
PE9 3JY
Sacrewell Farm
Distance: 3 miles
PE8 6HJ
Peterborough Cathedral
Distance: 9 miles
PE1 1XS
Nene Valley Way
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6JN
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Distance: 8 miles
PE2 5UU
Fineshade Wood
Distance: 12 miles
NN17 3BB
Stamford Town Centre
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE9 2AJ
Queensgate Shopping Centre
Distance: 9 miles
PE1 1NT
Wansford Village Store
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6JD
Nene Valley Railway
Distance: 5 miles
PE8 6LR
Wansford Bus Stop
Distance: 1.6 miles
PE8 6JD
Peterborough Train Station
Distance: 9.2 miles
PE1 1QL
Burghley House
Distance: 7 miles
PE9 3JY
Sacrewell Farm
Distance: 3 miles
PE8 6HJ
Peterborough Cathedral
Distance: 9 miles
PE1 1XS
Nene Valley Way
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6JN
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Distance: 8 miles
PE2 5UU
Fineshade Wood
Distance: 12 miles
NN17 3BB
Stamford Town Centre
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE9 2AJ
Queensgate Shopping Centre
Distance: 9 miles
PE1 1NT
Wansford Village Store
Distance: 1.5 miles
PE8 6JD
Nene Valley Railway
Distance: 5 miles
PE8 6LR
Wansford Bus Stop
Distance: 1.6 miles
PE8 6JD
Peterborough Train Station
Distance: 9.2 miles
PE1 1QL

Is The Croft Farm Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Croft Farm is fantastic for families with kids. The secure enclosed garden provides a safe play space. Nearby Sacrewell Farm (3 miles) offers animal encounters, tractor rides and a play area. Ferry Meadows Country Park has excellent playgrounds and water activities. The property provides travel cots and highchairs. With separate living spaces, kids can play without disturbing adults who want quiet time.
For Couples
While The Croft Farm accommodates 18 guests, couples can book it with friends for a group getaway. Each building offers privacy with separate bedrooms and bathrooms. The hot tub is perfect for romantic evenings under the stars. Nearby Stamford has intimate restaurants and pretty walks along the River Welland. The countryside setting provides a peaceful backdrop for quality time together.
Pet Friendly
The Croft Farm welcomes up to three dogs. The enclosed garden provides a secure space for pets to run freely. Numerous countryside walks start right from the doorstep. Nearby Ferry Meadows Country Park offers excellent dog walking trails. The separate buildings work well if some dogs need their own space. Many local pubs in Wansford and Stamford are dog-friendly too.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Croft Farm

The Falcon Inn

Located 1.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE8 6JD

The Paper Mills

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE8 6LR

The Crown Inn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE8 6JN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Croft Farm

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Croft Farm features a hot tub in the garden area shared between the three properties. Please note there are usage restrictions between 11pm and 7am to respect neighbors.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Croft Farm welcomes up to three dogs. The property has a secure garden that's perfect for pets to enjoy safely and there are lovely countryside walks directly from the doorstep.
How many people can stay at The Croft Farm?
The Croft Farm can accommodate up to 18 guests across 9 bedrooms in three separate buildings. This makes it ideal for large family gatherings or groups of friends.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The main farmhouse has five bedrooms (four king-size, most convertible to twins and one twin). The Granary has two double/twin zip-link rooms and The Barn has two double rooms (one with en-suite).
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is off-road parking for up to ten cars, including a carport that can house three vehicles. The parking area is for the exclusive use of guests staying at The Croft Farm.
Are there shops and pubs nearby?
The nearest shop is 1.5 miles away and the closest pub is 1.6 miles from the property. Stamford, with its wide range of shops and restaurants, is just 6.5 miles away.
What facilities are available for children?
The Croft Farm provides a travel cot and highchair for families with young children. The enclosed garden offers a safe outdoor space for children to play.
Can we hold parties at the property?
While The Croft Farm is perfect for family gatherings, stag and hen parties are not allowed. Music must be kept at a reasonable level after 10pm to respect neighbors.

The Croft Farm Reviews

We have just had a fantastic long weekend at Croft Farm. Having access to all three buildings was ideal, and the layout perfect for our group of 11. The main building has such character, but matches the modern day comforts of the Granary and Barn. The grounds and setting were perfect, and it's so easy to access. The instructions were clear, and the owner extremely helpful attending to our requirements. All in all we would highly recommend this property, particularly for large groups. I have seen previous comments about the main house being cold, but once you get to grips with the heating booster we found it to be absolutely fine and that was in February! Overall we had a memorable weekend, and genuinely hope to come back for another visit.
Joanna
We had an amazing family celebration at The Croft Farm over new year for a 50th birthday surprise get together. We booked all 3 houses for a large family party and it worked really well. The separation gave family members space when needed and then we were able to come together in the Granary for meal times. Having a connecting door between the Granary and the Barn was ideal and unexpected. The Granary provided the perfect space for 14 people to eat, play games and socialise. Peter the host was friendly, responsive and very accommodating. Some of the kitchen utensils, glasses and pot and pans needed extra scrubbing before use, but I would say that's as much on previous guests to leave as they would wish to find them. The sun rise was amazing over the fields and well worth getting up for. The hot tub worked well, and is a really nice extra. Overall it was a great location, clean, good host and we had a great time.
Deborah
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Croft Farm for our family's 40th & 50th birthday get together. The accommodation in all three properties was ideal. Clean, comfortable & well equipped. The spacious living & dining area in the Granary was great for group gatherings & social game nights & meal times. The hot tub was an added bonus. Great & responsive communication from Peter when needed. Great location with plenty to explore & see locally & Stamford only a 10 minute drive away. Only thing to add is to remember to bring your own hairdryer & extra towels for the hot tub as these are not provided. All in all a great stay & will definitely return. Thanks very much. Debbie
We had an absolutely amazing stay! A beautiful property in a gorgeous setting. We would happily return!
Lovely long weekend for my cousins 70 th birthday with 2 families including 3 babies . It was nice to be spread across the 3 properties and to still have our own kitchen but yet to be in and out of each others houses and sharing the lovely garden and hot tub !! Garden secured for Dogs and children . Unfortunately the heating in the main house was very unreliable and the house was very cold a lot of the time the thermostat for the heating was situated in the wrong place and consequently the rest of the house didnt heat up we called the owner who was close by and he had to come a couple of times we had to light the log burner on the last morning this was disappointing the Hot water was also too hot in the main house and could be a potential hazard when bathing young or old !! The drinking wine Glasses were disappointing and a varied hotch potch of sizes , styles and quality some being plastic which when you are paying a lot for 2 nights one would hope for much better standard . Otherwise we had a great time and would not hesitate to recommend, the surrounding country side is lovely and we did lots of nice walks and had a fabulous Bithday Tea at The Haycock Manor Hotel which is most definitely worth a visit .
This is a beautiful property and has everything you need. We had a fabulous time. Weve stayed here before and will definitely be back.
Victoria
Fantastic stay. Great facility, perfect for our needs. Lots of really good space to spread out if needed. Kitchen so well stocked with good quality knives, garlic press, tea towels etc. All the things you never get provided in other holiday homes. I didn't need to bring my own.
Kealeigh
Absolutely stunning property! Even bigger than it looks in the pictures. We stayed for a weekend, a mix of friendsfamily and had everything we needed, so much room to spread out across the 3 barns. We were pleasantly surprised to find a bbq, and 2 long bench tables outside too. And we almost missed the hidden bedroomensuite behind the bookshelf! Of course the hot tub was used too. Whole weekend was perfect.
Laura-beth
Such a lovely place to stay, everything you could possibly need and more. Loads of space for big families. Would recommended and will stay again!!
Robert
Great cottages, lots of space. Perfect for our big group of 18, near lots of attractions.
Lesley
This is a wonderful location for a get together with extended family or a group of friends with plenty of space to enjoy yourself and great facilities. It was also helpful to have some accommodation on the ground floor. The decor and furnishing are lovely and all was very well equipped. The hot tub was an added bonus to help us feel that we were truly on holiday!
Steven
Some minor maintenance issues which have been reported before us had not been dealt with. The owners were absolutely brilliant on our arrival. Our Tesco delivery had arrived way too early but they had put it all in the fridge or the freezer as necessary. They were also kind enough to allow us a little more time on our departure day as noone else was coming in that day.
Some minor maintenance issues which have been reported before us had not been dealt with. The owners were absolutely brilliant on our arrival. Our Tesco delivery had arrived way too early but they had put it all in the fridge or the freezer as necessary. They were also kind enough to allow us a little more time on our departure day as noone else was coming in that day.
Alison
Was an amazing venue to hold my dads 80th Birthday celebrations, inc a Murder Mystery party for 16 adults! ! Lovely to have Peter to pop over and check all ok on our arrival, personal touch! Enough cutleryplates etc for all of us did have to move it between the three properties. Welcome basket was appreciated. The only downside was the noise of the water heater? in the hidden bedroom. Would definitely stay again.
Charlotte
We had a fantastic big family celebration weekend at Croft Farm. All of the accommodation and facilities really are excellent and of a very high quality and clearly a lot of thought has gone into what guests want and need. Peter was really helpful with a few minor issues. I would love to return in warmer weather and make more use of the outside space. 5 stars from us!!!
Stephanie
A lovely cottage and perfect for a big group. The secure garden meant the children and dog could be let outside without worry. Good size bedrooms and facilities.
Leslie
Great stay over Christmas very clean, bedding fabulous all great. Lost heating on the last night in the barn phoned the owner he provided a couple of fan heaters this did the trick all good
Roland
Perfect property for a family get together, super location and so much space and extra lovely that they had decorated it for Christmas! We would definitely recommend.
Charlotte
The property was much larger than we had initially thought and two of the properties were connected which made things even more perfect. Host was great at responding with any queries. Was super clean, lots of amenities. One cottage was very cute with a fire and secret room perfect for cosy winter nights. The other cottage more modern but great for hosting dinner. Hope to be back! Thank you.
This is a beautiful property. We celebrated a family birthday here and it was fantastic. The three parts to the house are beautifully furnished and very well equipped with everything you need. The gardens have a large hot tub and seating areas for enjoying, we were lucky with the weather so spent most of our time outside. The owner was lovely and extremely helpful and answered all our queries very quickly. I am very happy to give this accommodation 10 out of 10, its wonderful.
Beverley
Our family of four generations,ages ranging for 3 years to 87, all had a fantastic week at croft Farm. The cottages were clean and well equipped and the outside space was perfect. This really was the perfect place for our annual family holiday and would highly recommend it.
The Croft Farm is simply perfect for groups and families who want to have a break away together. The location itself is perfect, it is a matter of minutes from the A1 so it is super convenient for travel, but once you arrive you couldn't feel more miles away from everything. We went as 4 families all with young children and a baby and the cottages just seemed perfect for our needs, the fact that we could have 3 living spaces was ideal when people needed space, and we could have 1 set watching a film in the Granary, another in the Farmhouse playing boardgames. While the baby was nursed in peace in the Barn. The outside space also worked amazingly, it is so communal and can be accessed from all cottages. We had lovely weather so the hot tub got a lot of use and we managed to BBQ for everyone too, we spent a lot of time just chilling in the garden knowing all the kids could play safely and dog was safely enclosed. The owners could have been more helpful in the run up to our trip and answered every query quickly. The cottages themselves were beautiful, well equipped and just perfect for groups with The Granary being the perfect eating space for all of us. Also there was much excitement because it took a little while to find the secret bedroom, so if you go, enjoy finding it, its genuinely special. We are already looking at dates so we can book for even longer next year
Denise
Perfect venue for a large family gathering such as ours. Plenty of choice,catering for the different requirements of all age groups. Be aware if you have a small dog who likes to escape,as the Granary has a large farm gate at the end of the garden which we had to cover up. Peter the owner was very friendly and always available to help. Perfect venue for large family gatherings .Thank you
Fabulous cottages beautiful surroundings and wonderful place to stay. We are a group of 16 4 families who have been holidaying for 16 years together this was by far the best place we have stayed. We even re booked before we left.
The cottages were beautiful, and the attention to detail was second to none! I absolutely loved our time staying there, probably one of the nicest cottages I've stayed in! Hot tub was lovely and hot too. If you have small dogs they may be able to get out of the gates so bare that in mind, one of our dogs was a bit bigger so he was fine! No complaints, at all the facilities inside the cottage were fab! Thank you xx
Melissa
Excellent property 3 properties of 9 bedrooms. A great location for a cousin reunion of 12. Wonderful layout kitchen space for meals together . Really welcoming host. Look forward to visiting again, would really recommend.
Geraldine
We booked this accommodation for a family reunion It was absolutely excellent, ... We booked this accommodation for a family reunion It was absolutely excellent, though finding the 5 th bedroom in the farm house was a challenge, it has a secret door, very unique Peter the owner was extremely helpful and happy to help Hot tub was a great addition as light pollution is quite minimal and sitting in the tub gazing at the night sky was wonderful Thank you for a great break
Our extended family went here to celebrate an 80th birthday, what a beautiful house, the two cottages are linked, one ideal for people not too good with stairs and the farmhouse was just next door. The secret bedroom was wonderful. I would definitely recommend a stay here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We contacted the owner in relation to a potential minor issue, they responded immediately and sorted it out. Thank you, we would love to come back.
Joanne
Hot tub extra added bonus Takes a while for the farmhouse to heat up No hairdryer Noisy water heater in the secret room Apart from that, place was perfect and everyone was exceptionally happy with everything! !!
Jacqueline
We booked for a preChristmas family weekend. 3 generations including grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins and everything inbetween. The accommodation was ideal for all ages. Amazed at the huge space to share we booked all three cottages We didn't realise that two of the cottages were connected by a corridor which was a bonus. The only thing we couldn't figure was keeping the small ground floor bedroom warm or rather above 17 degrees. This made it a bit too chilly for my my elderly mum who was unable to do the stairs to one of the more toasty rooms in the accommodation. That said, it wouldn't stop us booking again in the future. We all loved the Christmas decorations and Christmas tree. Another nice touch!
Tracey
Fantastic property in a beautiful setting. Rooms were immaculate and had all the facilities you would need for a family gathering. Safe enclosed garden for children and dog, children enjoyed the hot tub and the adults had plenty of space to gather, share meals and socialise. Perfect
We had a very comfortable stay in Croft Farm, using all 3 of the properties. We had 3 generations in our party, so the ground floor in The Barn was ideal for the octogenarians. Everything was very clean, and beautifully kitted out. Plenty of parking and enclosed garden for our dogs was extremely helpful. We would love to visit again sometime.
Louise
What a beautiful place! We visited Croft Farm with a group of 15 adults for my husband's 50th birthday and what a perfect location for our celebrations. Croft Farm was immaculately clean, very well equipped and extremely comfortable especially the beds! There was plenty of space in the Granary for the whole group to socialise, as well as lots of spaceseating outside for when the sun was shining. If anyone wanted their own space there were several other loungedining areas to do so. Papermills pub in Wansford was a 25 minute walk away perfect to freshen you up after a few drinks the night before and the giant map on the Granary wall came in handy to identify a scenic route. Thank you Peter for your prompt replies to my several questions and for the early check in. I would highly recommend Croft Farm to anyone getting together in a large group. We all had a brilliant time and now just need an excuse to book the place again!
We had a delightful family reunion and the accommodation was perfect for a very mixed age group. The owner was so helpful and the hob tub checked every day. It felt like a real family home.
Croft Farm was perfect in every way for our family reunion. The location was ideal as we had families travelling from north and south. The property itself was very clean & cozy and suited all the different age groups within the family, The Barn, with its ground floor accommodation being perfect for the older members of group and the Granary was great for gathering at mealtimes. The hot tub was also a great hit even in the 30 degrees heat. Peter the owner was always prompt in responding to any queries and also very accommodating in allowing us to check in earlier and check out a little later. A fabulous and memorable time was had by all and Croft Farm will always bring back happy memories.
Victoria
Our stay at the Croft Farm was absolutely wonderful. The place on arrival was spotless, with a bottle of wine in the fridge cooling and beautiful fresh flowers throughout. Peter arrived to welcome the party and was extremely friendly and helpful. We were permitted to use apples from the tree to bake crumbles and pies and enjoyed both the garden with BBQs, hot tub sessions and the lovely seating and the inside shared spaces for larger dinners and Warhammer nights! Thank you for such a delightful stay, we'll definately be returning!
Eileen
We were very impressed with the high standard of cleanliness and quality of everything in the farmhouse and the barns. There was plenty of crockery and cooking equipment, and as we had planned to eat in this was great. It was very helpful of the owner to be a bit more flexible about the arrival and leaving times. The hot tub was a great success especially for the younger members of the family. We managed to make the garden dog safe by simply moving a few items of furniture in front of the gates, but would recommend that this could be easily done with wire netting across the bottom of the gates. We had a lovely relaxing family reunion, & enjoyed the beautiful setting of the village decorated for the jubilee, and we were amazed to see red kites regularly overhead. Thank you.
Great place to stay for a large diverse family group. Modern and well equipped, friendly owner very helpful and cheerful. Lovely undiscovered area with plenty to explore.
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